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UnitedHealth is Removing More Prior Authorizations, Can Simpler Care Pay Off?

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s (NYSE:UNH) insurance unit is removing prior-authorization requirements from a broad range of healthcare services beginning October 1. The changes form part of UnitedHealthcare’s plan to eliminate such requirements for 30% of healthcare services by the end of 2026. The initiative could reduce administrative work for patients, providers, and the insurer itself while […]

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Stocks· September 09, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s (NYSE:UNH) insurance unit is removing prior-authorization requirements from a broad range of healthcare services beginning October 1. The changes form part of UnitedHealthcare’s plan to eliminate such requirements for 30% of healthcare services by the end of 2026. The initiative could reduce administrative work for patients, providers, and the insurer itself while […]

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